Roy McCarty

 Roy McCarty, 83, of St. Joseph passed away at 6:24 P.M. Friday May 13, 2022 at his home.

 Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday May 16, 2022 at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Chaplin Glenn Corbly will officiate.

 Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph is in charge of arrangements.


 Roy was born September 8, 1938 at Champaign. The son of Onis and Bertie (Rush) McCarty. He married Phyllis Price on June 23, 1956. She survives.

 He is also survived by his son Rodney McCarty of St. Joseph. Two grandsons Joshua McCarty, of Fl and Bryan Cramer of St. Joseph. Nine great-grandchildren. Brother Lorin McCarty. Several nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Roy McCarty.

 Roy retired from the University of Illinois as a Forman in Steam Distribution with over 30 years of service. He served on the St. Joseph Village Board for over 10 years and on the Planning and Zoning Board.

 He enjoyed working with his hands, building things and keeping active. He was a member of the St. Joseph Sportsmans Club.

 In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to the St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District.

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